Accountant-Operational, Senior

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Operational Accountant’s primary responsibility is to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, regulatory (FERC, EIA and state agencies) and GAAP reporting to support the Accounting Manager. The essential responsibility of the department is to provide accounting and analysis for the gross margin components of Natural Gas segments.

Responsibilities

SENIOR OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare federal reporting filed with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) quarterly and annually
• Assist the Accounting Manager in enhancing business processes within the department.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with monthly, quarterly and yearly gross margin analysis
• Duties around the preparation of yearly budgets and monthly forecasts
• Prepare fuel tracker mechanisms and provide to the regulatory department
• Prepare journal entries accurately and timely for monthly accounting close
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Support internal and external audits by preparing data requests
• Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• A minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Previous experience with SOX controls and processes.
• Intermediate to advanced level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions (office environment only).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES (above the minimum requirements; not required by advantageous in this position):

• Five (5) years of experience actively involved in a relevant and related role.
• Understanding the accounting and reporting of transactions involving natural gas transportation for FERC and GAAP.
• Familiarity and experience with Quorum and Oracle
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V